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July 5, 2004
Reported by Janelle MacDonald
One person is hospitalized in Lafayette after a shooting Sunday night in Elton.
According to Jeff Davis Sheriff Ricky Edwards, it all started earlier in the day when Willard Brandenburg went to a house where his ex-wife was staying.
Edwards says Brandenburg returned later and tried to break down the door. When he finally got inside, deputies say Brandenburg grabbed a shotgun from his ex-wife and fired three shots. Edwards says the homeowner, Jesse Davis, shot back, hitting Brandenburg in the chest.
He is expected to recover from his injuries and Edwards says he'll probably be charged with attempted murder. Deputies do not expect to file charges against Davis.
